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May 15, 2025 39 mins

Early childhood educators are making a big impact on the Boston community. Their work affects not only the local economy, but even more importantly, the course of a child’s future.

“If we invest and pour into our children — not as the proverbial babysitters, but as educators at the earliest of ages — that will absolutely change the trajectory of a child's life,” said Sandra McCroom, president and CEO of Children's Services of Roxbury (CSR), one of the largest Black-led nonprofits in Massachusetts.
In this episode of PNC C-Speak: The Language of Executives, McCroom and Ben Hires, CEO of the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, discuss early education, the importance of trauma-informed care and their visions for the future of their communities. 

This episode is the latest segment in a C-Speak miniseries exploring the relationship between early childhood and the economy. Tune in to learn more about:

  • The importance of investing in early childhood education (11:40)
  • Opportunities for growth within the early childhood education sector (14:21)
  • What business leaders need to know about early education (24:34)
  • Trauma-informed care, and why it’s critical in early education (21:05)
  • How McCroom and Hires stay energized while managing a demand career (29:08)

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